Senior Contracts Manager - Construction & Energy Projects

Imech Engineering; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IMECH Engineering is seeking a senior contracts professional to lead commercial and legal matters in-house, with a focus on EPC/subcontract terms and claim resolution. The role involves drafting amendments, mobilising contracts, and coordinating with directors and external solicitors.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in contract management on construction, energy or process projects, strong knowledge of FIDIC/NEC/IChemE, and a law degree with construction law expertise.

Qualifications

• Degree in law with construction sector focus.
• Postgraduate qualification in construction law (advantage).
• Experience in drafting amendments and negotiating contract terms.

Responsibilities

• Review tender and contract documents and identify risk.
• Draft amendments, deviation schedules and clarifications; negotiate terms to award.
• Lead contract mobilisation and governance for projects; manage change, claims and EoT submissions.
• Advise on liability caps, indemnities, liquidated damages, insurance and termination provisions.
• Ensure main contract terms flow down into subcontracts and supplier agreements.
• Manage external solicitors for adjudication, arbitration or litigation if needed.

Skills

Contract management

FIDIC

NEC

IChemE

Negotiation

Education

Law degree

Construction law postgraduate

MRICS / MCIArb

Quantity surveying

Job description

IMECH Engineering is seeking a senior contracts professional to lead commercial and legal matters in-house, with a focus on EPC/subcontract terms and claim resolution. The role involves drafting amendments, mobilising contracts, and coordinating with directors and external solicitors.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in contract management on construction, energy or process projects, strong knowledge of FIDIC/NEC/IChemE, and a law degree with construction law expertise.